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Playpark Lodge

2.5 star property

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Deluxe Suite | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi
Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed | Living area | 50-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, Netflix
Family Suite, Multiple Beds | Living area | 50-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, Netflix
Exterior
Front of property

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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1184 Emerald Bay Road, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150
  • Pope Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Heavenly Gondola
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Fallen Leaf Lake
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL)
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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2 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Suite, Multiple Beds | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Family Suite, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

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2 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Family Suite, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

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About this property

Playpark Lodge

Hotel in Gardner Mountain
Along with concierge services, this hotel has express check-in and express check-out. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a picnic area and a lobby fireplace. Limited housekeeping is available.
Playpark Lodge offers 13 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 50-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels, pay movies, and Netflix. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Playpark Lodge features a picnic area, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This South Lake Tahoe hotel also offers express check-in and express check-out. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A total renovation of this property was completed in December 2024.

Playpark Lodge has designated areas for smoking.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 floor
  • 3 buildings
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Renovated entire property - December 2024

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Pay movies
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out fee: USD 25
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 46.80 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 46.80 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Aerie Lodge Lake Tahoe
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Lake Tahoe Lodge South Lake Tahoe
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PlayPark Lodge Hotel
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PlayPark Lodge South Lake Tahoe
PlayPark Lodge Hotel South Lake Tahoe

Playpark Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 122 out of 212 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 212 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 212 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 212 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 212 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Playpark Lodge was everything you could hope for. It was well laid out, had everything you could require (there was no decaf coffee but they delivered right after I requested it). I will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lee

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Heather L

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming and cozy stay! TV WiFi had some issues staying connected.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Fang-yu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location for Ski in Sierra at Tahoe
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashwini

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location and easy parking. Rooms were very clean! Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

E. Andres

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms have been upgraded with new doors & electronic locks, sinks, showers, tables, chairs, beds, coffeemakers, microwaves and minifridges. So even though the rooms are small (the motel itself is old) it's still a good value given the upgrades. One improvement we would suggest is to install some kind of rack in the rooms to be able to hang clothing (such as wet ski clothes).
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hailing

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krystie

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Juliet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for one night stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

AR

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good to stay .clean room ,room smell like clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place! Will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice

Great place, exceeded my expectations
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I always stay this cute little place when I come to Tahoe.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sam

Liked: Staff & service
Convenient location and recently updated
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and neat property with plentiful room amenities. Check in was done remotely and room access was via a code. 4 restaurants within 5 min walking distance. Very comfortable stay. $40 per night fee for my dog. I would return.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Alexandrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great dog friendly stay

We loved Playpark’s accommodations for our dog. When we arrived we were welcomed with a dog treat, dog bowl, dog towel and sheet that our dog could lay on without being on the actual bed sheets. The bed was comfy and the room had everything we needed for a weekend stay in Tahoe.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Julie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I normally love this little place. This time I didn’t care for the room I was placed in and the shower wasn’t working correctly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Robert, San Jose

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It is a basic place to stay for the night - nothing fancy or upscale. Clean, fairly conveniently located, good outdoor space and facilities, it meets all the basic requirements.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Wendy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
response from management is excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

steven

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Another Excellent Stay

Staff and the contactless process works PERFECT. Rooms are tastefully decorated and spotless clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024